□
Skip to content
Image of French & Jupps Extra Dark Crystal Malt, formally known as William Crisp Crystal 120L.

French & Jupps Extra Dark Crystal Malt (formerly Crisp Crystal 120L)

by French & Jupps
$0.19 - $88.18
$88.18
$0.19 - $88.18
$88.18

We sell grain in one-ounce increments (16 oz = 1 lb) and by bulk bag. When adding grain, select the Recipe # (1, 2, or 3) using the radio buttons to assign it to a specific recipe. We’ll accurately weigh your order and combine all grains assigned to the same recipe into one labeled bag. If you’d like any grain kept separate, choose “Keep Separate” or note it in Cart Notes. Milling is available on request, simply check the appropriate checkbox below. View our Grain Ordering Guide here to learn more.
Grain Specifications:

  • Maltster: French & Jupps

  • Grain Type: Caramel & Crystal Malts

  • Lovibond:

  • Category: Barley

  • Notes:

Intense Caramel, Dark Fruit, and Roasted Complexity

Extra Dark Crystal Malt with Bold Flavor and Deep Color

French & Jupps Extra Dark Crystal Malt—formerly William Crisp Crystal 120L—is an exceptionally rich and flavorful specialty malt that brings profound depth to malt-forward beer styles. Slowly and meticulously kilned over extended time, this Extra Dark Crystal develops a powerful sensory profile dominated by muscovado sugar, caramelized sugars, black treacle, and fresh roasted coffee. It’s an ingredient that demands attention in every sip.

This malt not only enhances your beer’s color with deep ruby to garnet tones, but also introduces a full-bodied backbone of layered sweetness and roasted bitterness. Refined notes of dried fruits like prunes, raisins, and dates follow, giving complexity and depth without cloying heaviness. The result is a luxurious malt that provides intense character in small amounts, perfect for rich ales, porters, stouts, and high-gravity brews where bold flavor is essential.

Flavor & Color Contributions:

  • Color: ~120°L (approx. 240 EBC) – deep ruby to dark garnet hues
  • Flavor: Muscovado sugar, black treacle, roasted coffee, intense caramel
  • Aroma: Deep toffee, dark fruit (prune, raisin, date), and a hint of bitterness

Usage Recommendations:

  • Usage Rate: 3–10% of the grist
  • Beer Styles: Imperial Stouts, Robust Porters, Brown Ales, Dark Milds, Barleywines
  • Flavor Impact: Adds body, color, rich sweetness, and balanced bitterness
  • Application: Ideal for adding intense complexity to malt-driven recipes

Grain Specifications:

  • Lovibond (approx): 120°L
  • EBC: ~240
  • Grain Type: Extra Dark Crystal Malt
  • Origin: UK

Why Choose French & Jupps Extra Dark Crystal?

This Extra Dark Crystal Malt is the pinnacle of caramel malt complexity. Crafted by one of the UK’s oldest and most respected maltsters, it offers unmatched flavor intensity and visual richness. Whether you’re creating a robust Porter, luxurious Stout, or decadent Strong Ale, French & Jupps Extra Dark Crystal transforms your grain bill with depth, complexity, and elegance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you offer grain milling services?

Yes, we provide grain milling services free of charge before shipping. To have your grain milled, please select the "Yes, please mill my grain" option on each grain product before adding it to your cart. We use a high-end, 3-roller mill from Spike, set to a standard gap of 4.5, which achieves optimal cracking while minimizing excessive flour. If you prefer a coarser or finer mill, leave a note in the shopping cart, and we’ll adjust it to your preference.

If we notice that most grains were selected for milling but a few were not, we will assume it was an oversight and mill all of them. If your intention is different, please clarify in the shopping cart notes section.

How do you ensure accuracy when weighing grains?

We take great care to ensure that you receive the correct grains in the exact quantities needed for your recipe. Our multi-step process ensures precision, starting with weighing each grain type individually to an accuracy of 0.08 ounces. After that, we perform a final check by weighing the combined total to confirm accuracy. Your total grain weight will always be slightly over the ordered amount, never under, and always within an acceptable range for even the most detail-oriented brewers (like ourselves).

How are grains packaged before shipment?

We provide a convenient recipe-building tool to streamline the process for you, our team, and the environment. We encourage you to use this tool to build your recipes, ensuring you get exactly what you’ve ordered in the correct quantities. By combining all the grains for a single recipe into one bag, we help speed up your brew day, reduce packaging waste, and save time during order fulfillment. Rest assured, we prioritize accuracy when measuring and packing your grains.